The Russian Air Force Turns 100

100th Anniversary Of Russian Air Force: What Are We Going To Fly? -- RIA Novosti

The Russian Air Force has turned 100. But what kind of aircraft are we going to fly in the future? That’s the question that worries military pilots across the world, especially in Russia.

Tactical aviation: A strong point

Fighter aviation is about the only thing that poses no problems. The Sukhoi Design Bureau made a huge leap forward in the 1990s.

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My Comment: Congrats to an incredible achievement .... 100 years and still flying.

Russia To Modernize It's Airforce

A fifth generation PAK FA T-50 jet fighter did a overflight at the air show attended by Russian President Putin on Saturday, August 11, 2012. Credits: armarbg.com

Moscow To Spend Over $720 Bln On New Military Aircraft -- RT

Russia’s air force will get 1,600 new warplanes and choppers by 2020, announced President Vladimir Putin. The program will cost Moscow some US $723 billion.

­“We are talking primarily about providing our forces with state-of-the-art modern technology,” Putin said at an air show in the Moscow Region ahead of the 100th anniversary of the country's air force. “Over 600 new warplanes and 1,000 helicopters will come into service by 2020 – not mentioning the upgrade to already existing systems.”

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More News On Russia's Plans To Modernize It's Air Force

Putin Promises to Boost Air Force -- Moscow Times/AP
Vladimir Putin: Russia Military To Get Hundreds Of New Warplanes, Helicopters By 2020 -- Huffington Post/Reuters
Russian Air Force to get hundreds of advanced aircraft by 2020: Putin -- Xinhuanet
600 new combat planes, 1000 helicopters by 2020, says Putin -- Examiner